Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 118-100. Trail Blazers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.