Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 30 | 38 | 30 | 133 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 32 | 21 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 133-113. Rockets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.