Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-106. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.