Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Trail Blazers 112-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.