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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 27 20 26 100
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 34 32 26 114

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 114-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · 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.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.