Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Rockets 112-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.