Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 114-102. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.