Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets knocked off the Trail Blazers 129-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.