Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 38 | 23 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Trail Blazers 122-98. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.