Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 33 | 38 | 138 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Rockets 138-80. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.