Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 34 | 24 | 32 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets held off the Trail Blazers 126-117. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.