Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Trail Blazers 119-118. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.