Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 116-95. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.