Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 31 | 15 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 107-104. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.