Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 21 | 35 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Rockets 117-116. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.