Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Rockets 114-87. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.