Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
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Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 107-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.