Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 114-109. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.