Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Rockets 111-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.