Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 35 | 26 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 114-97. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.