Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 39 | 21 | 33 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 118-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.