Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
76
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 76 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Kings ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 99-76. Kings' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.