Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 34 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-112. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.