Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
66
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 66 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 36 | 20 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Rockets 113-66. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.