Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.