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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 26 32 29 115
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 26 31 113

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers survived the Rockets 115-113. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • 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.