Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Kings 114-105. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.