Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 37 | 31 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Kings 121-105. Trail Blazers torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.