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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 27 19 27 95
Houston RocketsRockets 24 28 24 17 93

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers upended the Rockets 95-93. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.