Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Trail Blazers 113-88. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.