Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Rockets 123-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.