Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets demolished the Trail Blazers 123-101. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Rockets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.