April 29, 2009 (Part 5); Blazers avoid elimination, defeats Rockets

Most people say that the 4th quarter is the most important part of the game.

In this game, the Portland Trail Blazers made sure that the argument is true.

They dominated the fourth quarter en route to a 88-77 win against the Houston Rockets, thus avoiding elimination, and stayed alive in the Playoffs, now trailing the series, 3 games to 2.

The game was pretty close for the first 3 quarters, with the Blazers leading by just 2 points. But during the fourth period, the Blazers made sure that the Rockets can't celebrate in Portland.

The Blazers were led by the 1-2 punch of Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, producing 25 points each for their team. Roy added 4 rebounds while Aldridge put up 7 rebounds. Point guard Steve Blake contributed with 15 points and 7 boards, while Travis Outlaw had 10 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

Luis Scola led the Rockets with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Yao Ming had an off-night, but finished in double-double, with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Aaron Brooks had 13 points and 5 rebounds, while "The Warrior" Ron Artest capped off the night with 10 points and 5 assists.

The Rockets will yet again try to finish the series in Game 6, to be played on Friday. The Rockets will try to advance out of the first round for the first time in six tries since 1997 come Friday.

Game 5
Houston 77
Portland 88
Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon
HOU: Luis Scola- 21 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assts.
POR: LaMarcus Aldridge- 25 pts, 7 rebs, 2 assts, 1 stl.
Rockets lead series 3-2
Game 6 on Friday at 1:00 AM, from the Toyota Center in Houston.

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