Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 37 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 112-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.