Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 24 | 40 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Trail Blazers 115-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.