Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers took care of the Kings 126-113. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.