Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Kings 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.