Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Trail Blazers 122-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.