Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 125-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.