Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 118-108. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Kings. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.