Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Trail Blazers 121-105. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.