Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 5 | 34 | 27 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 98-85. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.