Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 35 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Trail Blazers 112-99. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.