Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 14 | 24 | 30 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 94-90. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.