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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 30 38 29 129
Houston RocketsRockets 19 32 30 28 109

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 129-109. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.