Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 9 | 26 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Trail Blazers 99-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.