Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.