Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-102. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.