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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
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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.