Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 125-117. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' 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.