Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 139-120. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.