Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 117-113. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.