Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 35 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Trail Blazers 102-96. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.