Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 121-118. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.