Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Rockets 109-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.