Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Rockets 128-107. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.