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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 29 20 26 94
Sacramento KingsKings 32 21 29 25 107

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings pulled away from the Trail Blazers 107-94. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.