Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 17 | 37 | 25 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers stunned the Kings 100-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.