Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 125-114. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.