Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Rockets 132-123. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.