Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Kings 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.