Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Kings 117-111. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.