Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Rockets 106-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.