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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 34 23 29 111
Houston RocketsRockets 20 21 39 29 109

After Action Report

In Houston, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.