Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.