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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 34 24 30 19 107
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 22 21 31 98

After Action Report

In Portland, the Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.