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.