Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 27 | 36 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Trail Blazers 115-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.