Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 40 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 118-97. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.