Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Rockets 115-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.