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.