Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 26 | 28 | 36 | 8 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 11 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Kings 134-131 in overtime. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.