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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 25 31 31 114
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 25 28 24 107

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-107. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Kings 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.