Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Trail Blazers 111-105. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.