Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 21 | 31 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 110-102. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. 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 bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.