Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 107-97. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- 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.