Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Houston RocketsRockets
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 91-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.