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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
79
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 20 24 21 95
Sacramento KingsKings 18 14 25 22 79

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 95-79. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.