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(5) ROCKETS WIN OVER (4) TRAIL BLAZERS, 4-2
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ESPN STATS & INFORMATION

  • Hakeem Olajuwon had 10 blocks April 29, 1990, against the Lakers. That is tied for the most blocks in a postseason game (Mark Eaton).
  • The Rockets have lost seven consecutive postseason series. That is tied for the longest active streak in the NBA (Nuggets).
  • The Rockets have not advanced past the first round of the postseason since 1997.
  • Tracy McGrady is the only player in NBA history to have won a scoring title but not a playoff series.
  • Moses Malone had 15 offensive rebounds April 21, 1977, against the Bullets. That is the most offensive rebounds ever in a playoff game.
  • This is the first postseason berth for the Blazers since 2003, snapping the longest playoff drought in the NBA.
  • Before missing the postseason in 2004, the Blazers had made 21 consecutive playoff appearances.
  • Clyde Drexler had 13 points in an overtime period April 29, 1992, against the Lakers, setting an NBA playoff record.
  • The Blazers went 10-0 at home in the 1977 postseason on their way to the NBA title (tied for most home wins without a loss in a single playoffs).
  • The Blazers scored five points in the fourth quarter against the Jazz on May 18, 1999, the fewest points scored in a quarter in NBA history.

PLAYER MATCHUPS

ROCKETS
TRAIL BLAZERS
  • Point Guard
  • A. Brooks
    A. Brooks
    Points: 11.2
    Rebounds: 2.0
    Assists: 3.0
    S. Blake
    S. Blake
    Points: 11.0
    Rebounds: 2.5
    Assists: 5.0
  • Shooting Guard
  • M. World Peace
    M. World Peace
    Points: 17.1
    Rebounds: 5.2
    Assists: 3.3
    B. Roy
    B. Roy
    Points: 22.6
    Rebounds: 4.7
    Assists: 5.1
  • Small Forward
  • S. Battier
    S. Battier
    Points: 7.3
    Rebounds: 4.8
    Assists: 2.3
    N. Batum
    N. Batum
    Points: 5.4
    Rebounds: 2.8
    Assists: 0.9
  • Power Forward
  • L. Scola
    L. Scola
    Points: 12.7
    Rebounds: 8.8
    Assists: 1.5
    L. Aldridge
    L. Aldridge
    Points: 18.1
    Rebounds: 7.5
    Assists: 1.9
  • Center
  • Y. Ming
    Y. Ming
    Points: 19.7
    Rebounds: 9.9
    Assists: 1.8
    J. Przybilla
    J. Przybilla
    Points: 5.5
    Rebounds: 8.7
    Assists: 0.3

TEAM STATS

    • PPG
    • 98.4
    • 99.4
    • RPG
    • 43.0
    • 41.7
    • APG
    • 20.3
    • 20.3
    • FG%
    • 45.342
    • 46.474
    • FT%
    • 80.452
    • 76.509
    • 3P%
    • .375
    • .383

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SEASON SERIES

Houston leads 2-1

PLAYOFF HISTORY

Championships: 2

Last Championship: 1995

Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round

Championships: 1

Last Championship: 1977

Last Season:
Did not qualify

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