Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 16 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Trail Blazers 116-103. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.