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.