Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Kings 111-97. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.