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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 32 30 24 117
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 40 36 30 27 133

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 133-117. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.