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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 28 32 34 124
Sacramento KingsKings 26 38 30 28 122

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 124-122. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • 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.