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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 28 30 22 112
Houston RocketsRockets 28 28 25 29 110

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 112-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.