Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Kings 110-96. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.