Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 113-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.