Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 98-97. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.