Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.