Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Trail Blazers 97-88. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.