Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · 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.