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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 16 32 26 20 94
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 23 21 21 28 93

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Trail Blazers 94-93. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.