Blazers may have better chance than Rockets

The Houston Rockets finally cut its own throat by losing to the Dallas Mavericks 95-84 in Dallas on Thursday night. The Rockets, finally ranking fifth in western conference, will face the Portland Trail Blazers on April 19 without their home advantage.
It's still a chance for the Rockets, but the point is whether they could take it.
For the Rockets, team play is the word we often refer to. Yao is a big paint scorer and a good passer but their guards are not good enough to make chances.
Brooks (0) is fast but he often ignores the BIG man in his team. Lowry(7) is physically stronger and stable but his talent as a guard is just common in the fierce west. Ron Artest and Louis Scola'll shoulder the responsibility to cope with the tough game ahead. I just pray Artest is OK in court and will not get pissed off by the Trail Blazers.
The Blazers has some talented players like Brandon Roy(7) and LaMarcus Aldridge(12) who will make troubles for the Rockets. The past games show it is really hard for Yao to defense Aldridge who has various offense skills and is a good shooter. Surely, you don't forget Roy, the man who shot at the buzzer to finish the Rockets on Nov. 7, 2008.
If Yao was confined by the Blazers while the other players could not score and play tough, the Rockets will lose undoubtedly. Do not forget, the Blazers have four centers, namely, Raef LaFrentz, Joel Przybilla, Greg Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge. They are energetic and strong, and they will struggle to win paint advantage though Yao is regared as the second best center in the NBA conference.
Von Wafer is a surprise player for the Rockets but he has no playoff experience which is proved to be important for every team.
Which team will go further ? the young and energetic Blazers or the coordinated and hard-working Rockets ? I appreciate the Blazers though I like the Rockets. I think the Blazers may overturn the Rockets to advance to the second round of the playoffs.