Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 17 | 35 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers handled the Rockets 112-99. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.