Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Sacramento KingsKings
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 16 | 41 | 27 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers downed the Kings 115-98. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.