Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 36 | 33 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers handled the Rockets 129-116. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.