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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 27 31 34 123
Houston RocketsRockets 26 32 26 28 112

After Action Report

In Houston, the Trail Blazers took care of the Rockets 123-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.