Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Trail Blazers 125-117. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.