Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Kings 125-102. Trail Blazers torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.