Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 36 | 23 | 31 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Trail Blazers 129-121. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.