Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Rockets downed the Trail Blazers 114-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.