Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 117-88. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.