Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 9 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 6 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Kings 121-118 in overtime. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.