Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
93
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Rockets 99-93. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.