Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 34 | 41 | 132 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Kings 132-109. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.