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SERIES DETAILS
(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
- Points: 11.2
Rebounds: 2.0
Assists: 3.0
- S. Blake
- Points: 11.0
Rebounds: 2.5
Assists: 5.0
Shooting Guard
- M. World Peace
- Points: 17.1
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 3.3
- B. Roy
- Points: 22.6
Rebounds: 4.7
Assists: 5.1
Small Forward
- S. Battier
- Points: 7.3
Rebounds: 4.8
Assists: 2.3
- N. Batum
- Points: 5.4
Rebounds: 2.8
Assists: 0.9
Power Forward
- L. Scola
- Points: 12.7
Rebounds: 8.8
Assists: 1.5
- L. Aldridge
- Points: 18.1
Rebounds: 7.5
Assists: 1.9
Center
- Y. Ming
- Points: 19.7
Rebounds: 9.9
Assists: 1.8
- J. Przybilla
- Points: 5.5
Rebounds: 8.7
Assists: 0.3
TEAM STATS
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PPG
- 98.4
- 99.4
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RPG
- 43.0
- 41.7
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APG
- 20.3
- 20.3
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FG%
- 45.342
- 46.474
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FT%
- 80.452
- 76.509
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3P%
- .375
- .383
SEASON SERIES
Houston leads 2-1
Nov 6, 2008 Rockets 99 Trail Blazers 101 Feb 24, 2009 Trail Blazers 94 Rockets 98 Apr 5, 2009 Trail Blazers 88 Rockets 102
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
FEATURED COMMENT
“It was a great series. Games 2, 3, 4 had you on the edge of your seat mostly till the end.
” -- Jeff Van Gundyy
EXPERT PICKS
CONTENT ARCHIVE
Monday, June 15
- Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title
- Sheridan: Howard, Nelson sat and watched as Lakers celebrated
- Broussard: Why Phil Jackson is the greatest coach
- PER Diem: Lakers can be better in 2009-10
Sunday, June 14
Saturday, June 13
- Sheridan: Turkoglu has many free-agency options
- Daily Dime: Magic's style delivers points, but not a crucial Finals win
- Stein: The man who brought Kobe to L.A. relishing NBA Finals
- Adande: Odom or Ariza? It appears the Lakers will have to choose
Friday, June 12
- Broussard: Why did Game 3 hero sit out fourth?
- Sheridan: Magic find a way to lose
- Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 10
- Daily Dime: Can the Magic pull even?
- Daily Dime: Rafer redeems himself
- PER Diem: Magic's D met its match?
- Adande: Bryant's winning touch missing in Game 3
Tuesday, June 9
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