Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 123-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.