Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 113-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.