Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.