Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 116-115. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.