Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
76
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 16 | 31 | 10 | 76 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Kings 111-76. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.