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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 26 22 24 91
Sacramento KingsKings 26 20 23 24 93

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Trail Blazers 93-91. Ugly basketball, but the Kings did just enough. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.