Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Kings 121-99. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.