Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 36 | 37 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 125-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.