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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 105-100. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.