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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.