Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.