Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 28 | 35 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Kings 115-109. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.