Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 29 | 36 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 121-112. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.