Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 25 | 36 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Kings 130-116. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.