Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 14 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Rockets 120-90. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.