Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 117-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.