Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.