Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 119-117. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.