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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 41 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Rockets 132-102. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.