Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets knocked off the Trail Blazers 103-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.