Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 16 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Kings handled the Trail Blazers 104-93. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.