Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.