Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 13 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 12 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings survived the Trail Blazers 129-128 in overtime. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.