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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
108
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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.