Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 17 | 30 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 98-95. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.