Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the Rockets 125-116. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.