Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 131-129 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.