Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 116-113. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.