Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 39 | 31 | 24 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Trail Blazers 122-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
