Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Rockets 121-89. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.