Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers stunned the Rockets 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.