Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 97-94. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.