Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers shocked the Rockets 100-97. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.