Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 36 | 23 | 36 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 37 | 20 | 40 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 124-122. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.