Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 109-108. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.