Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 31 | 21 | 22 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Rockets 109-96. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.