Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 103 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 103-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.