Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Trail Blazers 125-120. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.