Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 117-113. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.