Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 28 | 19 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Trail Blazers 115-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.