Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 38 | 29 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 123-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.