Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
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Houston RocketsRockets
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 128-105. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.