It seems odd to become conditioned to believe a certain opponent will make every last second miracle three point heave. Odd, but true.
Rockets fans are definitely conditioned to think that no matter what, if a game is close, the Portland Trailblazers will make an improbable three point shot to win or tie the game. This shot will typically be the capstone of a something like a four minute 7-10 3pt shooting barrage.
All the elements were in place, but tonight it didn’t happen. This is probably because Portland didn’t pass the ball to tonight’s Game Chat Poll winner for “Which Random Trailblazer Has A Career Scoring Night” - Gary Trent The Younger.