Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 113-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.