Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 110-104. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.