Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 32 | 24 | 33 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 109-102. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.