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.