Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 79 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Kings 112-79. Trail Blazers torched the Kings on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.