Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 83 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 37 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Kings 117-83. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.