Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Kings 122-101. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.