Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 137-114. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.