Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.