Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings buried the Trail Blazers 131-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.