Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Trail Blazers 115-83. Rockets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.