Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 37 | 19 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Rockets 117-106. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.