Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Rockets 135-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.