Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
146
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 49 | 35 | 27 | 35 | 146 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Trail Blazers 146-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.