Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 21 | 25 | 32 | 11 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 125-120 in overtime. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.