Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 40 | 44 | 27 | 143 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Rockets 143-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.