Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Trail Blazers 102-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.