Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 111-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · 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.