Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 15 | 33 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 96-89. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.