Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Trail Blazers 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.