Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 34 | 24 | 37 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Trail Blazers 118-102. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.