Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets buried the Trail Blazers 127-86. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.