Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 117-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.