Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 120-106. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.