Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 21 | 38 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 119-108. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.