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