Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 126-122. Rockets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.