Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 99-93. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.