Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 31 | 26 | 38 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 121-113. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.