Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 82 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Rockets 122-82. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.