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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 23 27 26 106
Houston RocketsRockets 43 22 26 35 126

After Action Report

The Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 126-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.