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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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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.