Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Trail Blazers 108-94. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.