Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Rockets 108-89. Trail Blazers' defense smothered the Rockets all night. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.