The Blazers did make some key mistakes, especially in the third quarter; how many times did they lose the ball? I was SCREAMING curses at the TV.
Avoid the dippy mistakes and they would have won Game 4. Make it a learning experience for Game 6.
We know, they know, the Rockets know, everyone knows, Houston will go all out in Game 6. For them it really is Game 7. NO FREAKING WAY do they want Game 7 on Portland's court. Blazers need to match that intensity from tip to final buzzer. No mental lapses.
I am sure not guaranteeing but I feel a lot more hopeful than I did 24 hours ago; after all, there IS going to be a Game 6. Something a lot of other teams (Detroit, San Antonio, Utah, almost certainly New Orleans) can't say.