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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 30 34 31 122
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 31 27 25 109

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 122-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.