Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 10 | 133 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 28 | 38 | 12 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 135-133 in overtime. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.