Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 120-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.