Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Trail Blazers 120-112. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.