Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 119-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.