Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
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Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 120-119. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.