Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 30 | 20 | 37 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Kings 107-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.