Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Trail Blazers 123-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.