Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 81 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 102-81. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.