Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Trail Blazers 134-112. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.