Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 40 | 34 | 28 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 132-130. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.