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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
145
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 41 28 41 35 145
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 32 35 36 137

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets held off the Trail Blazers 145-137. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.