Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 36 | 22 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers buried the Kings 125-98. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.