Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 118-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.