Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 11 | 29 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 111-86. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.