Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 113-109. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.