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Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 21 | 34 | 26 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 39 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 118-115. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.