Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 32 | 35 | 18 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 40 | 28 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Trail Blazers 132-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.