Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 21 | 32 | 38 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Trail Blazers 112-96. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.