Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 46 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Trail Blazers 123-111. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.