Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 105-101. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.