Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 102-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.