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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 21 28 28 25 102
Houston RocketsRockets 24 35 31 29 119

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Trail Blazers 119-102. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.