Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 115-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.