Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 115-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.