Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 140 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 13 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 144-140 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.