Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 109-96. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.