Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Rockets 110-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.