Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 35 | 21 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 116-103. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.