Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings survived the Trail Blazers 122-120. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.