Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
141
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 141 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 141-113. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.