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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 17 26 29 19 91
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 39 34 34 26 133

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Kings 133-91. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

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