Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Trail Blazers 133-123. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.