Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 34 | 27 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 131-127. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.