Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 78 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Trail Blazers 108-78. The Rockets' lockdown unit choked off Trail Blazers' offense. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.