Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 24 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Trail Blazers 112-111. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.