Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 127-124. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · 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.