Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 18 | 34 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets upended the Trail Blazers 112-111. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.