Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
55
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 55 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 27 | 17 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Rockets 112-55. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.