Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 12 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 16 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 122-118 in overtime. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.