Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Trail Blazers 122-114. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.