Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 18 | 35 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Rockets 104-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.