Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 108 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 25 | 34 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 131-108. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.