Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 104-96. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.