Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 21 | 33 | 28 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 100-93. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.