Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 19 | 23 | 34 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 107-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.