Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 98-91. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.