Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Trail Blazers 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.