Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 18 | 34 | 24 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 26 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Rockets 121-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.