Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 128-118. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.