Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
86
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 12 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 102-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.