Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 108-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.