Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Kings 111-101. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.