Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 36 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 103-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.