Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Rockets 116-94. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.