Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 17 | 10 | 28 | 78 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Kings 101-78. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.