Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Trail Blazers 112-111. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.