Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 28 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Rockets 106-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.