Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers took care of the Kings 114-98. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.