Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 118-117. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.