Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 113-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.