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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 25 29 27 109
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 23 28 30 35 116

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 116-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.