Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers demolished the Rockets 132-111. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.