Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 24 | 35 | 27 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 102-98. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.