Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 22 | 26 | 35 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-104. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.