Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 117-107. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.