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Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 23 28 28 106
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 31 25 27 115

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 115-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.