Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 38 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets took care of the Trail Blazers 125-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.