Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Rockets 125-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.