Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 35 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 101-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.