Box Score
Quarter 1
Houston lineup: C Sims (96%), PF Norman (96%), SF Williams (96%), SG Lewis (96%), PG Miller (96%)
Portland lineup: C Jackson (94%), PF Seger (96%), SF Mcneil (96%), SG Shuler (96%), PG Smith (96%)
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , C on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Jackson wins tipoff.
Portland possession. 11:59 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Jackson (low post, doubled).
Jackson attempts well defended hook shot over Sims.
Shot blocked by Sims.
Houston: 0, Portland: 0
Houston possession. 11:49 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer in front of Shuler. Good.
Houston: 3, Portland: 0
Portland possession. 11:41 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler drives to backcourt.
Shuler passes to Seger (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Seger (doubled) drives to basket.
Seger attempts well defended off-balance shot against Norman. Good.
Houston: 3, Portland: 2
Houston possession. 11:31 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Lewis passes to Norman (left baseline).
Norman attempts wide open jump shot against Jackson. Good!
Houston: 5, Portland: 2
Portland possession. 11:23 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Mcneil (left baseline).
Mcneil attempts jump shot over Williams. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 5, Portland: 2
Houston possession. 11:08 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (right corner).
Lewis passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Sims attempts well defended off-balance shot over Mcneil. Not good.
Smith (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 5, Portland: 2
Portland possession. 10:52 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (right corner).
Shuler passes to Jackson (high post).
Jackson passes to Mcneil (left baseline).
Mcneil attempts jump shot in front of Williams.
Mcneil fouled by Williams (1 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Thompson (96%) for Norman (92%) at PF, Evans (96%) for Williams (92%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Mcneil takes free throw. Good.
Mcneil takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 5, Portland: 4
Houston possession. 10:37 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Lewis (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Lewis passes to Evans (right baseline).
Evans attempts hook shot over Mcneil. Not good.
Smith (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Smith now has 2 rebounds!
Houston: 5, Portland: 4
Portland possession. 10:23 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Jackson (high post).
Jackson passes to Smith (left wing).
Smith attempts 3 pointer in front of Miller. Not good.
Ball out of bounds off Mcneil (Port).
Houston: 5, Portland: 4
Houston possession. 10:10 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts well defended bank shot against Shuler. Good!
That was assist number 2 for Miller!
Houston: 7, Portland: 4
Portland possession. 9:56 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended hook shot over Evans. Good.
Houston: 7, Portland: 6
Houston possession. 9:44 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis gets fast break. Good.
Houston: 9, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 9:32 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (right baseline).
Mcneil attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Evans. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 9, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 9:17 remaining.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Jackson passes to Smith (left corner).
Smith attempts 3 pointer over Miller. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets offensive rebound.
That was rebound number 2 for Jackson!
Houston: 9, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 9:09 remaining.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Jackson attempts tip in over Sims.
Shot blocked by Sims.
Houston: 9, Portland: 6
Houston possession. 9:06 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Shuler. Good.
Lewis now has 9 points!
Houston: 11, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 8:59 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler drives to backcourt.
Shuler passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Shuler (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Shuler passes to Mcneil (point).
Mcneil passes to Smith (left wing).
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Miller.
Shot blocked by Miller.
Houston: 11, Portland: 6
Houston possession. 8:37 remaining.
Lewis, Evans, and Sims get 3-on-2.
Lewis passes to Evans. Attempts three pointer. Shot not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 11, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 8:34 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Mcneil (right wing).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil loses control; turnover.
Houston: 11, Portland: 6
Houston possession. 8:24 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Sims (right wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Sims passes to Evans (point).
Evans attempts wide open jump shot over Mcneil. Good.
Houston: 13, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 8:12 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (right wing).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil loses control; turnover.
Houston: 13, Portland: 6
Houston possession. 7:59 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left corner).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer in front of Shuler. Good!
Houston: 16, Portland: 6
Portland possession. 7:47 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Jackson (point).
Jackson, Smith, and Mcneil get 3-on-2.
Jackson passes to Mcneil. Shot good.
Mcneil has scored 6 points!
Houston: 16, Portland: 8
Houston possession. 7:37 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Sims (point).
Portland giving light help.
Sims passes to Thompson (right baseline).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Seger.
Houston: 16, Portland: 8
Houston possession. 7:24 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller (11 seconds on shot clock).
Portland giving light help.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller loses control; turnover.
Houston: 16, Portland: 8
Portland possession. 7:18 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith drives to left baseline.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Miller. Good.
Houston: 16, Portland: 10
Houston possession. 7:05 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (right wing).
Lewis attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Shuler. Good!
Lewis now has 14 points.
Houston: 18, Portland: 10
Portland possession. 6:54 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Jackson (low post, doubled).
Jackson passes to Mcneil (right baseline).
Mcneil attempts jump shot in front of Evans. Good.
Houston: 18, Portland: 12
Houston possession. 6:36 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans drives to left wing.
Evans and Lewis get 2-on-1.
Evans passes to Lewis. Shot not good.
Sims (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
That makes 2 boards for Sims.
Houston calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Norman (96%) for Thompson (87%) at PF, Williams (95%) for Evans (87%) at SF, Smith (96%) for Sims (86%) at C .
Portland substitutes Givens (96%) for Jackson (84%) at C , Nelson (96%) for Mcneil (84%) at SF, Eatmon (96%) for Seger (85%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Williams (left baseline).
Williams attempts bank shot in front of Givens. Good.
Houston: 20, Portland: 12
Portland possession. 6:14 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Givens (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Givens (doubled) drives to basket.
Givens attempts lay-in over Smith.
Givens fouled by Smith (1 personal, 2 team).
Portland substitutes Smith (96%) for Smith (85%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Givens takes free throw. Good.
Givens takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 20, Portland: 14
Houston possession. 6:02 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Smith (left baseline).
Smith attempts wide open hook shot in front of Nelson. Good.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Portland possession. 5:50 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Givens (point).
Houston giving light help.
Givens passes to Eatmon (right baseline).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Portland possession. 5:37 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler (11 seconds on shot clock).
Houston giving light help.
Shuler passes to Eatmon (low post, doubled).
Eatmon attempts jump shot against Norman. Not good.
Norman (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Houston possession. 5:26 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Williams (left corner).
Williams attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Givens. Not good.
Williams (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Houston possession. 5:14 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Williams passes to Smith (left baseline).
Smith (doubled) drives to basket.
Smith attempts well defended hook shot against Nelson. Not good.
Smith (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Portland possession. 5:06 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Nelson (point).
Nelson passes to Eatmon (high post).
Eatmon attempts jump shot against Norman. Not good.
Norman (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Houston possession. 4:54 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Norman (high post).
Norman (doubled) drives to basket.
Norman loses control; turnover.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Portland possession. 4:45 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Nelson (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Nelson passes to Shuler (left wing).
Shuler passes to Eatmon (point).
Eatmon attempts jump shot against Norman. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Houston possession. 4:30 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Smith (low post).
Smith can't control the ball; stolen by Nelson.
Houston: 22, Portland: 14
Portland possession. 4:22 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts well defended jump shot over Smith.
Givens fouled by Smith (2 personal, 3 team).
Houston substitutes Sims (91%) for Smith (91%) at C , Benton (96%) for Miller (81%) at PG.
Portland substitutes Seger (90%) for Eatmon (91%) at PF, Smith (90%) for Smith (92%) at PG, Mcneil (89%) for Nelson (92%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, PG on SG, SG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Givens takes free throw. Good.
Givens takes free throw. Good.
That makes 4 points for Givens.
Houston: 22, Portland: 16
Houston possession. 4:16 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton passes to Norman (point).
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Sims (right baseline).
Sims attempts fadeaway jump shot over Mcneil. Good.
Houston: 24, Portland: 16
Portland possession. 4:02 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (left baseline).
Mcneil attempts well defended jump shot over Williams. Good!
Mcneil has scored 10 points.
Houston: 24, Portland: 18
Houston possession. 3:47 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Norman (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Williams (right baseline).
Williams attempts bank shot in front of Givens.
Williams fouled by Givens (1 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Thompson (93%) for Norman (88%) at PF.
Portland substitutes Jackson (91%) for Givens (90%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, PG on SG, SG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , SF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Williams takes free throw. Good.
Williams takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 26, Portland: 18
Portland possession. 3:36 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Jackson (low post, doubled).
Jackson attempts well defended off-balance shot against Sims. Good.
Houston: 26, Portland: 20
Houston possession. 3:25 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Benton drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Thompson (left baseline).
Thompson attempts hook shot over Mcneil. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 26, Portland: 20
Portland possession. 3:11 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Jackson (low post, doubled).
Jackson can't control the ball; stolen by Lewis.
Houston: 26, Portland: 20
Houston possession. 3:05 remaining.
Lewis, Thompson, and Sims get 3-on-2.
Lewis passes to Thompson. Shot good.
Houston: 28, Portland: 20
Portland possession. 3:02 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Jackson (left wing).
Jackson gets fast break. Good.
Houston: 28, Portland: 22
Houston possession. 2:53 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Thompson (high post).
Thompson (doubled) drives to basket.
Thompson attempts lay-in over Mcneil. Good.
Thompson has scored 4 points.
Houston: 30, Portland: 22
Portland possession. 2:40 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Seger (point).
Houston pressuring the ball.
Seger passes to Smith (point).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Thompson.
Houston: 30, Portland: 22
Portland possession. 2:28 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (12 seconds on shot clock).
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (low post, doubled).
Mcneil attempts superbly defended off-balance shot in front of Williams. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 30, Portland: 22
Houston possession. 2:14 remaining.
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Thompson (low post, doubled).
Thompson attempts dunk against Mcneil. Good.
Houston: 32, Portland: 22
Portland possession. 2:04 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil can't control the ball; turnover.
Houston: 32, Portland: 22
Houston possession. 2:01 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland giving light help.
Benton drives to foul line.
Benton loses control; turnover.
Houston: 32, Portland: 22
Portland possession. 1:54 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith (doubled) drives to basket.
Smith passes to Mcneil (left baseline).
Mcneil attempts jump shot in front of Williams. Good.
Mcneil has scored 12 points.
Houston: 32, Portland: 24
Houston possession. 1:38 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton passes to Williams (left wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Williams passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Sims attempts jump shot over Seger. Shot good!
Sims fouled by Seger (1 personal, 4 team).
Portland calls mandatory full timeout.
Houston substitutes Miller (91%) for Benton (91%) at PG, Evans (93%) for Williams (87%) at SF, Norman (94%) for Thompson (90%) at PF.
Portland substitutes Nelson (95%) for Mcneil (85%) at SF, Eatmon (95%) for Seger (86%) at PF, Smith (95%) for Smith (87%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Sims takes free throw. Good.
Sims has 5 points.
Houston: 35, Portland: 24
Portland possession. 1:26 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Smith (point).
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Nelson (left baseline).
Nelson passes to Eatmon (left baseline).
Eatmon attempts bank shot over Norman. Good!
Houston: 35, Portland: 26
Houston possession. 1:07 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer over Shuler. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
That was rebound number 5 for Jackson.
Houston: 35, Portland: 26
Portland possession. 0:51 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Eatmon (left baseline).
Eatmon attempts fadeaway jump shot against Norman.
Shot blocked by Norman.
Houston: 35, Portland: 26
Houston possession. 0:42 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 35, Portland: 26
Houston possession. 0:33 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller (15 seconds on shot clock).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Norman (right baseline).
Norman (doubled) drives to basket.
Norman loses control; turnover.
Houston: 35, Portland: 26
Portland possession. 0:23 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Eatmon (right wing).
Houston giving light help.
Eatmon (doubled) drives to basket.
Eatmon attempts superbly defended off-balance shot in front of Norman.
Eatmon fouled by Norman (1 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Smith (95%) for Sims (86%) at C .
Portland substitutes Smith (91%) for Smith (92%) at PG, Givens (95%) for Jackson (86%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Eatmon takes free throw. Not good.
Eatmon takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 35, Portland: 27
Houston possession. 0:01 remaining.
Evans long inbounds to Miller.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller attempts half-court shot over Smith. Not good.
Houston: 35, Portland: 27
Houston Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
501 Sims C 5 2 1 2 0 0 10 86
213 Smith C 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 95
430 Norman PF 2 2 0 1 0 1 6 90
130 Thompson PF 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 92
449 Williams SF 4 1 0 0 0 1 6 91
134 Evans SF 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 90
608 Lewis SG 14 0 1 0 1 0 12 76
513 Benton SG 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 94
179 Miller PG 0 0 5 1 0 0 9 89
Total 35 12 8 4 1 4
Portland Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
368 Jackson C 4 5 2 0 0 0 9 86
506 Givens C 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 95
326 Seger PF 2 0 0 0 0 1 8 90
92 Eatmon PF 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 92
245 Mcneil SF 12 0 0 0 0 0 8 89
450 Nelson SF 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 93
269 Shuler SG 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 82
211 Smith SG 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 93
105 Smith PG 2 2 2 0 0 0 9 91
Total 27 8 5 0 1 2
Quarter 2
Portland substitutes Seger (91%) for Eatmon (94%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston possession. 12:00 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Norman (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman (doubled) drives to basket.
Norman attempts superbly defended off-balance shot against Seger. Good.
That makes 4 points for Norman!
Houston: 37, Portland: 27
Portland possession. 11:47 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Givens (point).
Houston giving light help.
Givens passes to Nelson (right wing).
Nelson passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts superbly defended off-balance shot over Smith.
Givens fouled by Smith (3 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Sims (91%) for Smith (93%) at C .
Portland substitutes Mcneil (90%) for Nelson (93%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Givens takes free throw. Not good.
Givens takes free throw. Good.
Givens has scored 5 points.
Houston: 37, Portland: 28
Houston possession. 11:32 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Sims (point).
Portland giving light help.
Sims passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans attempts well defended bank shot against Mcneil. Good.
Evans has 4 points!
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Portland possession. 11:20 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith fouled by Miller (1 personal, 2 team).
Houston substitutes Williams (92%) for Evans (90%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Portland possession. 11:18 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Givens (right wing).
Houston giving light help.
Givens passes to Smith (right wing).
Smith fouled by Miller (2 personal, 3 team).
Houston substitutes Thompson (92%) for Norman (90%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Portland possession. 11:11 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (high post).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil loses control; turnover.
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Houston possession. 11:03 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Miller fouled by Smith (1 personal, 1 team).
Portland substitutes Jackson (89%) for Givens (92%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , SF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Houston possession. 11:00 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Sims (high post).
Sims passes to Williams (right corner).
Williams attempts 3 pointer in front of Jackson. Not good.
Ball out of bounds off Sims (Hou).
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Portland possession. 10:44 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler passes to Smith (point).
Smith attempts 3 pointer over Miller. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Houston possession. 10:28 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (right wing).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer in front of Shuler. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 39, Portland: 28
Portland possession. 10:17 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Shuler (left corner).
Shuler (doubled) drives to basket.
Shuler passes to Smith (right wing).
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Miller.
Smith fouled by Miller (3 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Benton (94%) for Miller (86%) at PG, Norman (92%) for Thompson (90%) at PF, Evans (92%) for Williams (90%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (95%) for Seger (86%) at PF, Nelson (94%) for Mcneil (87%) at SF, Givens (94%) for Jackson (87%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, PG on SG, SG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Smith takes free throw. Good.
Smith takes free throw. Good.
Smith now has 4 points.
Houston: 39, Portland: 30
Houston possession. 10:02 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Norman (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman (doubled) drives to basket.
Norman attempts lay-in over Eatmon. Good.
Houston: 41, Portland: 30
Portland possession. 9:51 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Eatmon (low post, doubled).
Eatmon attempts superbly defended jump shot against Norman. Good.
Eatmon has scored 5 points.
Houston: 41, Portland: 32
Houston possession. 9:37 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Norman (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman drives to basket.
Norman attempts superbly defended jump shot against Eatmon. Good.
Houston: 43, Portland: 32
Portland possession. 9:24 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith fouled by Benton (1 personal, 5 team).
Houston substitutes Williams (92%) for Evans (90%) at SF, Thompson (91%) for Norman (90%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, PG on SG, SG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Smith takes free throw. Not good.
Smith takes free throw. Good.
That makes 5 points for Smith!
Houston: 43, Portland: 33
Houston possession. 9:13 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Benton drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Thompson (right baseline).
Thompson (doubled) drives to basket.
Thompson attempts well defended jump shot in front of Nelson. Air ball.
Givens (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 43, Portland: 33
Portland possession. 8:55 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Eatmon (left baseline).
Eatmon attempts fadeaway jump shot over Sims. Good.
Houston: 43, Portland: 35
Houston possession. 8:47 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton drives to backcourt.
Benton passes to Williams (point).
Portland giving light help.
Williams passes to Thompson (low post, doubled).
Thompson attempts dunk against Nelson. Good.
Houston: 45, Portland: 35
Portland possession. 8:34 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler drives to backcourt.
Shuler passes to Smith (right wing).
Houston giving light help.
Smith drives to right wing.
Smith attempts jump shot against Lewis.
Shot blocked by Lewis.
Houston: 45, Portland: 35
Houston possession. 8:22 remaining.
Benton drives to point.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 45, Portland: 35
Houston possession. 8:17 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton (19 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams fouled by Nelson (1 personal, 2 team).
Officials timeout.
Portland substitutes Smith (95%) for Smith (87%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 45, Portland: 35
Houston possession. 8:12 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Benton (right wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Sims (high post).
Sims attempts well defended hook shot in front of Givens. Not good.
Nelson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 45, Portland: 35
Portland possession. 7:59 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler passes to Nelson (point).
Nelson attempts well defended 3 pointer in front of Williams. Good!
Houston: 45, Portland: 38
Houston possession. 7:46 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Williams (point).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Eatmon.
Houston: 45, Portland: 38
Houston possession. 7:34 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Benton (12 seconds on shot clock).
Benton drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Thompson (low post, doubled).
Thompson attempts dunk over Nelson.
Thompson fouled by Nelson (2 personal, 3 team).
Houston substitutes Evans (92%) for Williams (89%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Seger (90%) for Eatmon (91%) at PF, Mcneil (90%) for Nelson (91%) at SF, Jackson (89%) for Givens (91%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Thompson takes free throw. Good.
Thompson takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 47, Portland: 38
Portland possession. 7:23 remaining.
Smith inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (right baseline).
Mcneil attempts jump shot over Evans. Good!
Mcneil has scored 14 points.
Houston: 47, Portland: 40
Houston possession. 7:07 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Benton (doubled) drives to basket.
Benton loses control; turnover.
Houston: 47, Portland: 40
Portland possession. 6:54 remaining.
Smith inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Seger (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Seger passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Mcneil drives to foul line.
Mcneil attempts well defended jump shot over Evans. Shot good!
Mcneil fouled by Evans (1 personal, 6 team).
Houston substitutes Norman (92%) for Thompson (86%) at PF, Miller (90%) for Benton (88%) at PG.
Portland substitutes Smith (89%) for Smith (91%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Mcneil takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 47, Portland: 43
Houston possession. 6:41 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Miller (backcourt).
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Miller (point).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (left wing).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 47, Portland: 43
Houston possession. 6:23 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller (6 seconds on shot clock).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller attempts superbly defended 3 pointer over Smith. Not good.
Seger (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 47, Portland: 43
Portland possession. 6:16 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Seger (left baseline).
Seger attempts wide open jump shot in front of Norman. Good!
Houston: 47, Portland: 45
Houston possession. 6:06 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Norman (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Evans (point).
Evans attempts 3 pointer over Mcneil. Not good.
Seger (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 47, Portland: 45
Portland possession. 5:54 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Miller.
Houston: 47, Portland: 45
Portland possession. 5:49 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (19 seconds on shot clock).
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Smith (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (low post, doubled).
Mcneil attempts superbly defended off-balance shot in front of Evans.
Mcneil fouled by Evans (2 personal, 7 team).
Houston calls mandatory full timeout.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Mcneil takes free throw. Good.
Mcneil takes free throw. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Mcneil has 18 points.
Houston: 47, Portland: 46
Houston possession. 5:33 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Norman (high post).
Norman attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Jackson. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 7 boards for Jackson!
Houston: 47, Portland: 46
Portland possession. 5:20 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (right wing).
Shuler passes to Smith (point).
Smith attempts 3 pointer over Miller.
Shot tipped by Miller.
Norman (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 3 boards for Norman!
Houston: 47, Portland: 46
Houston possession. 5:06 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Sims attempts well defended jump shot over Seger.
Shot blocked by Jackson.
Houston: 47, Portland: 46
Portland possession. 4:56 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended hook shot over Evans.
Shot blocked by Sims.
Sims now has 3 blocks.
Houston: 47, Portland: 46
Houston possession. 4:40 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Evans (right corner).
Evans passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer in front of Shuler. Good.
That makes 17 points for Lewis.
Houston: 50, Portland: 46
Portland possession. 4:29 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Seger (left wing).
Seger and Shuler get 2-on-1.
Seger passes to Shuler. Attempts three pointer. Shot not good.
Lewis (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 50, Portland: 46
Houston possession. 4:17 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer over Shuler. Good!
Lewis has 20 points!
Miller has made 6 assists.
Houston: 53, Portland: 46
Portland possession. 4:07 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Jackson (left baseline).
Jackson attempts fadeaway jump shot against Sims. Good!
Smith has made 6 assists!
Houston: 53, Portland: 48
Houston possession. 3:57 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Sims (left wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Sims passes to Evans (right baseline).
Evans attempts bank shot in front of Mcneil. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 53, Portland: 48
Portland possession. 3:46 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Miller. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 53, Portland: 48
Houston possession. 3:34 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Norman (low post).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 53, Portland: 48
Houston possession. 3:25 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller (15 seconds on shot clock).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (left wing).
Evans passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Shuler. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 53, Portland: 48
Portland possession. 3:11 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (high post).
Mcneil attempts well defended jump shot in front of Evans. Good.
Mcneil has scored 20 points.
Houston: 53, Portland: 50
Houston possession. 3:01 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Sims (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Sims drives to basket.
Sims attempts lay-in over Seger. Good.
Sims has scored 7 points.
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Portland possession. 2:49 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler drives to backcourt.
Shuler passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Lewis.
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Portland possession. 2:44 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (19 seconds on shot clock).
Pass tipped out of bounds by Miller.
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Portland possession. 2:39 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (14 seconds on shot clock).
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Mcneil drives to left baseline.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended fadeaway jump shot over Evans.
Evans fouled by Mcneil (1 personal).
Portland calls mandatory full timeout.
Houston substitutes Williams (91%) for Evans (86%) at SF, Smith (95%) for Sims (82%) at C , Thompson (90%) for Norman (86%) at PF.
Portland substitutes Nelson (93%) for Mcneil (84%) at SF, Givens (93%) for Jackson (84%) at C , Smith (94%) for Smith (85%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Houston possession. 2:25 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Smith (point).
Portland giving light help.
Smith passes to Thompson (low post).
Thompson attempts well defended off-balance shot over Nelson.
Shot tipped by Givens.
Smith (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Smith now has 2 rebounds!
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Houston possession. 2:14 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Smith (doubled) drives to basket.
Smith attempts superbly defended hook shot in front of Givens.
Shot deflected out of bounds by Givens.
Houston: 55, Portland: 50
Houston possession. 2:11 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller (21 seconds on shot clock).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Thompson (left baseline).
Thompson attempts jump shot over Nelson. Good!
Houston: 57, Portland: 50
Portland possession. 2:03 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Givens (left wing).
Houston pressuring the ball.
Givens passes to Shuler (left wing).
Shuler passes to Nelson (left wing).
Nelson fouled by Williams (2 personal, 8 team).
Houston substitutes Benton (92%) for Lewis (70%) at SG.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (93%) for Seger (83%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
That makes 5 points for Nelson!
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Houston possession. 1:49 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts well defended hook shot against Givens. Air ball.
Smith (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Smith now has 2 rebounds.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Portland possession. 1:35 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (right corner).
Shuler passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts well defended off-balance shot over Thompson.
Shot tipped by Thompson.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Thompson now has 2 rebounds.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Houston possession. 1:22 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Smith (low post).
Smith attempts jump shot over Givens. Not good.
Givens (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Portland possession. 1:13 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts well defended hook shot in front of Thompson.
Shot blocked by Thompson.
Thompson now has 2 blocks.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Houston possession. 1:04 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Williams (left wing).
Williams attempts 3 pointer against Eatmon. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Houston possession. 0:53 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Thompson (right baseline).
Thompson attempts bank shot over Nelson. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 57, Portland: 52
Portland possession. 0:47 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Nelson (left wing).
Nelson fouled by Williams (3 personal, 9 team).
Houston substitutes Norman (89%) for Thompson (86%) at PF, Evans (89%) for Williams (87%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Jackson (86%) for Givens (89%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 57, Portland: 54
Houston possession. 0:43 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton fouled by Shuler (1 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Lewis (73%) for Benton (89%) at SG, Sims (86%) for Smith (90%) at C .
Portland substitutes Mcneil (87%) for Nelson (89%) at SF, Smith (87%) for Smith (90%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 57, Portland: 54
Houston possession. 0:38 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Miller (backcourt).
Miller passes to Norman (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Evans (left wing).
Evans attempts 3 pointer against Mcneil. Not good.
Norman (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
That was rebound number 4 for Norman!
Houston: 57, Portland: 54
Houston possession. 0:17 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Norman passes to Miller (left wing).
Miller passes to Sims (low post).
Sims attempts off-balance shot against Eatmon.
Sims fouled by Eatmon (1 personal, 5 team).
Houston substitutes Williams (89%) for Evans (87%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Seger (87%) for Eatmon (89%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , C on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Sims takes free throw. Good.
Sims takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 59, Portland: 54
Portland possession. 0:01 remaining.
Shuler long inbounds to Smith.
Houston giving light help.
Smith attempts half-court shot against Miller. Not good.
Houston: 59, Portland: 54
Houston Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
501 Sims C 9 4 2 3 0 0 20 86
213 Smith C 2 2 0 0 0 3 4 92
430 Norman PF 8 4 0 1 0 1 12 87
130 Thompson PF 12 2 0 2 0 0 12 89
449 Williams SF 4 1 1 0 0 3 11 90
134 Evans SF 4 0 1 0 0 2 13 87
608 Lewis SG 20 1 1 1 1 0 23 72
513 Benton SG 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 91
179 Miller PG 0 2 6 2 0 3 18 81
Total 59 25 12 9 1 13
Portland Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
368 Jackson C 6 9 2 1 0 0 16 85
506 Givens C 5 2 0 2 0 1 8 91
326 Seger PF 4 2 0 0 0 1 16 87
92 Eatmon PF 7 1 0 0 0 1 8 89
245 Mcneil SF 20 0 0 0 0 1 16 86
450 Nelson SF 7 1 1 0 1 2 9 91
269 Shuler SG 0 0 1 0 0 1 24 78
211 Smith SG 0 2 1 0 0 0 7 92
105 Smith PG 5 2 6 0 0 1 18 87
Total 54 21 11 3 1 8
Quarter 3
Houston substitutes Smith (94%) for Sims (86%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , C on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland possession. 12:00 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Bad pass by Mcneil; turnover.
Houston: 59, Portland: 54
Houston possession. 11:53 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer over Shuler. Good!
Lewis has 23 points!
Houston: 62, Portland: 54
Portland possession. 11:46 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Mcneil passes to Shuler (left wing).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (right baseline).
Mcneil attempts superbly defended fadeaway jump shot over Williams. Good.
Houston: 62, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 11:32 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Miller (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (right corner).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer over Shuler. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Jackson now has 10 rebounds!
Houston: 62, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 11:17 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (high post).
Mcneil attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Williams. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 62, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 11:08 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer over Shuler. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 62, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 10:58 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Shuler (right wing).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (high post).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended hook shot against Williams. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Smith now has 4 rebounds.
Houston: 62, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 10:39 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Norman (low post, doubled).
Norman attempts dunk in front of Jackson. Good.
Norman has 10 points!
That was assist number 8 for Miller.
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 10:30 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Seger (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Seger passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Mcneil passes to Smith (left wing).
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Miller. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 5 boards for Smith!
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 10:09 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Williams (right baseline).
Williams attempts bank shot against Seger. Air ball.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 9:56 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (right wing).
Shuler passes to Mcneil (right baseline).
Mcneil attempts well defended jump shot in front of Williams.
Shot tipped by Williams.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 9:42 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer against Shuler. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Smith now has 7 rebounds!
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 9:32 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Lewis (right wing).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer over Shuler. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 64, Portland: 56
Houston possession. 9:23 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Williams (left wing).
Williams attempts fadeaway jump shot over Seger. Good.
Miller has made 9 assists!
Houston: 66, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 9:18 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Seger (point).
Seger passes to Smith (left wing).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Miller.
Houston: 66, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 9:04 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (10 seconds on shot clock).
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Mcneil (high post).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Williams.
Houston: 66, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 8:56 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith (2 seconds on shot clock).
Houston giving light help.
Smith attempts superbly defended 3 pointer in front of Miller. Not good.
Ball out of bounds off Miller (Hou).
Houston: 66, Portland: 56
Portland possession. 8:53 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Seger (right baseline).
Seger attempts wide open bank shot against Norman. Good.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 8:45 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Shuler.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 8:39 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller (18 seconds on shot clock).
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Norman (left baseline).
Norman attempts bank shot over Jackson. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Portland possession. 8:22 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Seger (high post).
Seger attempts hook shot over Norman. Not good.
Lewis (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 8:08 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller loses control; turnover.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Portland possession. 7:58 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith (doubled) drives to basket.
Smith loses control; turnover.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 7:48 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Williams (backcourt).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Shuler.
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 7:44 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller (20 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Norman (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Williams (left corner).
Williams attempts wide open jump shot over Seger. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Thompson (89%) for Norman (82%) at PF, Sims (86%) for Smith (85%) at C , Evans (88%) for Williams (83%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Nelson (92%) for Mcneil (80%) at SF, Givens (92%) for Jackson (80%) at C , Eatmon (92%) for Seger (81%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 66, Portland: 58
Houston possession. 7:28 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (right corner).
Evans attempts well defended 3 pointer over Nelson. Good.
Miller now has 10 assists.
Houston: 69, Portland: 58
Portland possession. 7:20 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Eatmon (right wing).
Eatmon and Smith get 2-on-1.
Eatmon passes to Smith. Attempts three pointer. Shot good.
That makes 8 points for Smith!
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Houston possession. 7:11 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Miller (point).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Sims (left baseline).
Sims attempts bank shot in front of Givens. Not good.
Shuler (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Portland possession. 6:59 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler passes to Eatmon (low post, doubled).
Eatmon attempts well defended jump shot in front of Sims. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Houston possession. 6:41 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Houston possession. 6:38 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller (21 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Miller (backcourt).
Miller passes to Thompson (point).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Thompson passes to Miller (right corner).
Miller passes to Sims (left baseline).
Sims attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Givens. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Portland possession. 6:20 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Eatmon (low post, doubled).
Eatmon attempts well defended jump shot over Sims. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Houston possession. 6:09 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (high post).
Evans attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Nelson. Not good.
Ball out of bounds off Sims (Hou).
Houston: 69, Portland: 61
Portland possession. 5:58 remaining.
Shuler inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler drives to backcourt.
Shuler passes to Givens (right wing).
Houston pressuring the ball.
Givens passes to Nelson (right baseline).
Nelson attempts jump shot in front of Evans. Good.
Houston: 69, Portland: 63
Houston possession. 5:44 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Lewis (right wing).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer against Shuler. Not good.
Shuler (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 63
Portland possession. 5:29 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Givens (left baseline).
Givens passes to Shuler (left wing).
Shuler attempts 3 pointer against Lewis. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 69, Portland: 63
Houston possession. 5:17 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (left wing).
Evans attempts well defended 3 pointer over Nelson. Good!
Houston: 72, Portland: 63
Portland possession. 5:07 remaining.
Portland calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Benton (91%) for Miller (78%) at PG, Williams (88%) for Evans (86%) at SF, Smith (91%) for Sims (84%) at C .
Portland substitutes Smith (93%) for Smith (81%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Nelson (right wing).
Nelson and Smith get 2-on-1.
Nelson passes to Smith. Shot not good.
Williams (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Williams has grabbed 2 boards!
Houston: 72, Portland: 63
Houston possession. 4:52 remaining.
Benton drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Smith (low post).
Smith can't control the ball; stolen by Smith.
Houston: 72, Portland: 63
Portland possession. 4:47 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler drives to point.
Shuler passes to Smith (right wing).
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Benton.
Smith fouled by Benton (2 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Norman (86%) for Thompson (84%) at PF.
Portland substitutes Seger (85%) for Eatmon (87%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Smith takes free throw. Good.
Smith takes free throw. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 72, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 4:26 remaining.
Benton drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Williams (point).
Williams attempts well defended 3 pointer over Givens. Good!
Benton has made 2 assists!
Houston: 75, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 4:17 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Givens (right wing).
Houston giving light help.
Givens passes to Seger (low post, doubled).
Bad pass stolen by Smith.
Houston: 75, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 4:09 remaining.
Benton drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Smith (left baseline).
Smith fouled by Givens (2 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Sims (85%) for Smith (88%) at C , Evans (87%) for Williams (85%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Jackson (84%) for Givens (86%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 75, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 4:03 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Sims attempts wide open jump shot over Seger. Good.
Benton has made 3 assists.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 3:53 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Jackson (point).
Jackson, Smith, and Nelson get 3-on-2.
Jackson passes to Nelson. Shot not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Sims has grabbed 5 boards!
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 3:39 remaining.
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans passes to Sims (left baseline).
Sims attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Seger. Not good.
Norman (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 3:25 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Norman passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans attempts 3 pointer in front of Nelson. Not good.
Smith (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 3:19 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Ball stolen by Benton.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 3:14 remaining.
Benton, Sims, and Evans get 3-on-2.
Benton passes to Sims. Shot not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Jackson has grabbed 14 boards!
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 3:08 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Seger (low post, doubled).
Seger attempts well defended jump shot over Norman. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Sims has grabbed 6 boards.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 2:56 remaining.
Benton drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Evans (right baseline).
Evans attempts well defended hook shot in front of Nelson. Not good.
Lewis (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 77, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 2:44 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Lewis passes to Benton (left wing).
Benton attempts 3 pointer in front of Smith. Good!
Lewis now has 2 assists!
Houston: 80, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 2:38 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Benton.
Houston: 80, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 2:32 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler (18 seconds on shot clock).
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Jackson (right wing).
Houston giving light help.
Jackson passes to Shuler (right wing).
Shuler passes to Seger (high post).
Seger attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Norman. Not good.
Benton (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 80, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 2:14 remaining.
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Norman (low post, doubled).
Norman attempts superbly defended off-balance shot over Jackson. Good.
Norman has scored 12 points.
Houston: 82, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 2:02 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Shuler (backcourt).
Shuler passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Nelson (doubled) drives to basket.
Nelson passes to Smith (right wing).
Smith drives to foul line.
Ball stolen by Benton.
Houston: 82, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 1:41 remaining.
Benton drives to left wing.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Norman (left wing).
Norman drives to basket.
Norman attempts off-balance shot over Jackson.
Norman fouled by Jackson (1 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Miller (83%) for Benton (82%) at PG, Smith (90%) for Sims (80%) at C , Williams (87%) for Evans (81%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (90%) for Seger (78%) at PF, Givens (90%) for Jackson (79%) at C , Mcneil (84%) for Nelson (82%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Norman takes free throw. Good.
Norman takes free throw. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Eatmon has grabbed 3 boards.
That makes 13 points for Norman.
Houston: 83, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 1:29 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens can't control the ball; stolen by Miller.
Houston: 83, Portland: 64
Houston possession. 1:23 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts hook shot over Mcneil. Good.
Smith has scored 4 points!
Houston: 85, Portland: 64
Portland possession. 1:12 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Shuler.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil drives to backcourt.
Mcneil drives to backcourt.
Mcneil drives to right wing.
Houston giving light help.
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended jump shot in front of Williams. Good.
Mcneil has 24 points!
Houston: 85, Portland: 66
Houston possession. 0:56 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Smith (point).
Portland giving light help.
Smith passes to Miller (left wing).
Miller passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts dunk in front of Mcneil. Good.
Houston: 87, Portland: 66
Portland possession. 0:44 remaining.
Houston calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Thompson (87%) for Norman (79%) at PF, Benton (86%) for Lewis (70%) at SG.
Portland substitutes Smith (84%) for Smith (85%) at PG, Smith (85%) for Shuler (76%) at SG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Givens inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Houston giving light help.
Mcneil drives to left baseline.
Mcneil attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Williams. Not good.
Miller (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 87, Portland: 66
Houston possession. 0:32 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts jump shot over Givens. Good.
Smith now has 8 points.
Houston: 89, Portland: 66
Portland possession. 0:22 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith can't control the ball; stolen by Miller.
Houston: 89, Portland: 66
Houston possession. 0:18 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Smith (left baseline).
Smith attempts well defended bank shot over Givens. Good.
Smith has scored 10 points.
Houston: 91, Portland: 66
Houston Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
501 Sims C 11 6 2 3 0 0 25 84
213 Smith C 10 8 0 0 1 3 11 88
430 Norman PF 13 5 0 1 0 1 21 80
130 Thompson PF 12 4 0 2 0 0 15 85
449 Williams SF 9 2 1 1 0 3 18 85
134 Evans SF 10 0 1 0 0 2 18 86
608 Lewis SG 23 3 2 1 1 0 34 71
513 Benton SG 3 1 3 0 2 2 11 84
179 Miller PG 0 6 13 2 2 3 26 81
Total 91 44 22 10 6 14
Portland Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
368 Jackson C 6 14 2 1 0 1 23 83
506 Givens C 5 2 0 2 0 2 13 88
326 Seger PF 6 2 0 0 0 1 24 83
92 Eatmon PF 7 3 1 0 0 1 12 88
245 Mcneil SF 24 0 0 0 0 1 21 83
450 Nelson SF 9 1 1 0 1 2 14 87
269 Shuler SG 0 2 2 0 0 1 35 76
211 Smith SG 1 3 1 0 1 0 11 84
105 Smith PG 8 2 6 0 0 1 25 83
Total 66 33 13 3 2 10
Quarter 4
Portland substitutes Nelson (89%) for Mcneil (83%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , SF on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland possession. 12:00 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to point.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith drives to point.
Smith attempts superbly defended fadeaway jump shot over Miller. Good!
Houston: 91, Portland: 68
Houston possession. 11:49 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton passes to Miller (backcourt).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 91, Portland: 68
Houston possession. 11:43 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller (18 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton passes to Smith (left wing).
Smith and Benton get 2-on-1.
Smith passes to Benton. Shot not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 91, Portland: 68
Portland possession. 11:30 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Nelson (right wing).
Nelson attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Williams. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Thompson now has 5 rebounds.
Houston: 91, Portland: 68
Houston possession. 11:17 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Benton (left wing).
Benton passes to Thompson (high post).
Thompson attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Nelson. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 91, Portland: 68
Portland possession. 11:04 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith attempts fadeaway jump shot over Miller. Good!
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 10:55 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Smith (point).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Benton (right wing).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Givens.
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 10:45 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller (14 seconds on shot clock).
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Thompson (right baseline).
Thompson attempts hook shot over Nelson. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Portland possession. 10:38 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith passes to Smith (point).
Smith attempts 3 pointer against Benton. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 10:26 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith can't control the ball; stolen by Smith.
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Portland possession. 10:17 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Nelson (right wing).
Nelson attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Williams. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 7 boards for Thompson.
Houston: 91, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 10:08 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Benton (right wing).
Benton passes to Thompson (high post).
Thompson attempts well defended jump shot against Nelson.
Thompson fouled by Nelson (3 personal, 1 team).
Houston substitutes Lewis (79%) for Benton (82%) at SG, Sims (84%) for Smith (82%) at C , Benton (82%) for Williams (81%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Seger (83%) for Eatmon (83%) at PF, Mcneil (84%) for Nelson (84%) at SF, Nelson (84%) for Smith (84%) at SG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Thompson takes free throw. Good.
Thompson takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 93, Portland: 70
Portland possession. 9:57 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston giving light help.
Smith passes to Givens (high post).
Givens attempts fadeaway jump shot against Thompson. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Thompson has grabbed 8 boards!
Houston: 93, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 9:40 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Sims (high post).
Sims attempts hook shot over Givens. Good.
Houston: 95, Portland: 70
Portland possession. 9:31 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Houston pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts well defended jump shot against Thompson. Not good.
Benton (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 95, Portland: 70
Houston possession. 9:18 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Lewis (point).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer over Nelson. Good!
Houston: 98, Portland: 70
Portland possession. 9:10 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Mcneil (point).
Houston giving light help.
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended off-balance shot over Benton. Shot good!
Mcneil fouled by Benton (3 personal, 1 team).
Officials timeout.
Houston substitutes Smith (88%) for Sims (84%) at C , Evans (86%) for Miller (79%) at PG.
Portland substitutes Smith (89%) for Smith (82%) at PG, Eatmon (88%) for Seger (83%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Mcneil takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 98, Portland: 73
Houston possession. 8:58 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Evans.
Portland applies full-court press.
Evans drives to backcourt.
Evans passes to Benton (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts bank shot over Nelson. Good!
Houston: 100, Portland: 73
Portland possession. 8:44 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith drives to backcourt.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Benton.
Houston: 100, Portland: 73
Portland possession. 8:35 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson (15 seconds on shot clock).
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith passes to Mcneil (right wing).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Benton.
Houston: 100, Portland: 73
Portland possession. 8:27 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson (7 seconds on shot clock).
Nelson passes to Givens (low post, doubled).
Givens attempts superbly defended fadeaway jump shot against Thompson. Good.
Houston: 100, Portland: 75
Houston possession. 8:18 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Evans.
Portland applies full-court press.
Evans drives to backcourt.
Evans passes to Thompson (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Thompson passes to Benton (left wing).
Benton passes to Thompson (low post, doubled).
Thompson attempts well defended jump shot over Givens. Good.
Houston: 102, Portland: 75
Portland possession. 8:05 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Smith drives to point.
Smith drives to foul line.
Smith attempts hook shot over Evans. Good!
Houston: 102, Portland: 77
Houston possession. 7:52 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Evans.
Portland applies full-court press.
Evans passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton passes to Thompson (left wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Thompson passes to Evans (point).
Evans passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts 3 pointer against Nelson. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
Houston: 102, Portland: 77
Houston possession. 7:32 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Evans (left wing).
Evans passes to Lewis (left wing).
Lewis attempts superbly defended 3 pointer over Nelson. Good.
Lewis now has 31 points.
Evans has made 2 assists!
Houston: 105, Portland: 77
Portland possession. 7:23 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Mcneil (backcourt).
Mcneil drives to right wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Benton.
Houston: 105, Portland: 77
Portland possession. 7:19 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson (20 seconds on shot clock).
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson drives to backcourt.
Nelson passes to Eatmon (point).
Eatmon (doubled) drives to basket.
Eatmon attempts superbly defended hook shot in front of Smith.
Eatmon fouled by Smith (4 personal, 2 team).
Houston substitutes Norman (84%) for Thompson (77%) at PF, Williams (85%) for Benton (78%) at SF, Benton (78%) for Lewis (74%) at SG.
Portland substitutes Jackson (83%) for Givens (81%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , C on PF, PF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Eatmon takes free throw. Good.
Eatmon takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 105, Portland: 79
Houston possession. 7:06 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Evans.
Portland applies full-court press.
Evans passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton passes to Williams (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Williams passes to Benton (right wing).
Benton can't control the ball; stolen by Nelson.
Houston: 105, Portland: 79
Portland possession. 6:54 remaining.
Nelson, Jackson, and Mcneil get 3-on-2.
Nelson passes to Jackson. Attempts three pointer. Shot good.
Jackson has 9 points.
Houston: 105, Portland: 82
Houston possession. 6:51 remaining.
Houston calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Lewis (78%) for Benton (81%) at SG, Miller (81%) for Evans (83%) at PG, Sims (84%) for Smith (84%) at C .
Portland substitutes Givens (85%) for Jackson (83%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: SF on C , PF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Miller (backcourt).
Miller passes to Lewis (right wing).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Nelson.
Houston: 105, Portland: 82
Houston possession. 6:42 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller (15 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Williams (left wing).
Portland giving light help.
Williams passes to Lewis (left corner).
Lewis attempts well defended 3 pointer in front of Nelson. Not good.
Eatmon (Port) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 7 boards for Eatmon!
Houston: 105, Portland: 82
Portland possession. 6:26 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Smith passes to Mcneil (high post).
Mcneil attempts fadeaway jump shot against Williams. Good!
Mcneil has scored 29 points.
Houston: 105, Portland: 84
Houston possession. 6:18 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Sims (point).
Portland giving light help.
Sims passes to Williams (high post).
Williams attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Givens. Not good.
Nelson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 105, Portland: 84
Portland possession. 6:05 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Smith passes to Mcneil (left wing).
Mcneil (doubled) drives to basket.
Mcneil attempts superbly defended jump shot in front of Williams. Good.
Mcneil now has 31 points!
Houston: 105, Portland: 86
Houston possession. 5:54 remaining.
Lewis inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Lewis (backcourt).
Lewis passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Norman (left wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Norman passes to Miller (left wing).
Miller passes to Norman (low post, doubled).
Norman attempts dunk in front of Eatmon.
Norman fouled by Eatmon (2 personal, 2 team).
Houston substitutes Thompson (83%) for Sims (81%) at C , Benton (84%) for Williams (82%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Smith (83%) for Smith (85%) at PG, Seger (83%) for Eatmon (83%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Norman takes free throw. Good.
Norman takes free throw. Good.
Norman has 15 points.
Houston: 107, Portland: 86
Portland possession. 5:38 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith passes to Seger (high post).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Norman.
Houston: 107, Portland: 86
Portland possession. 5:25 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith (11 seconds on shot clock).
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith fouled by Miller (4 personal, 3 team).
Houston substitutes Evans (84%) for Lewis (74%) at SG, Smith (86%) for Norman (80%) at PF.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (84%) for Mcneil (78%) at SF, Smith (86%) for Smith (82%) at PG, Jackson (83%) for Givens (82%) at C .
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , SF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 107, Portland: 86
Portland possession. 5:20 remaining.
Smith inbounds to Nelson.
Nelson drives to left wing.
Nelson attempts fadeaway jump shot against Evans. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 9 boards for Thompson!
Houston: 107, Portland: 86
Houston possession. 5:09 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans passes to Smith (left baseline).
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Jackson. Not good.
Seger (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 107, Portland: 86
Portland possession. 4:52 remaining.
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith passes to Nelson (left wing).
Nelson attempts fadeaway jump shot over Evans. Good!
Nelson now has 11 points!
Houston: 107, Portland: 88
Houston possession. 4:41 remaining.
Houston calls full timeout.
Houston substitutes Lewis (77%) for Evans (84%) at SG.
Portland substitutes Givens (86%) for Jackson (83%) at C , Mcneil (81%) for Eatmon (86%) at SF, Smith (83%) for Smith (87%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 107, Portland: 88
Houston possession. 4:36 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller (19 seconds on shot clock).
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Thompson (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Thompson passes to Benton (point).
Benton drives to point.
Benton attempts jump shot in front of Mcneil. Good!
Houston: 109, Portland: 88
Portland possession. 4:17 remaining.
Nelson inbounds to Smith.
Smith drives to point.
Smith drives to point.
Smith fouled by Miller (5 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Evans (84%) for Lewis (76%) at SG, Sims (83%) for Thompson (82%) at C , Williams (84%) for Benton (83%) at SF.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (86%) for Mcneil (80%) at SF, Smith (87%) for Smith (81%) at PG.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 109, Portland: 88
Portland possession. 4:03 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Nelson (doubled) drives to basket.
Nelson attempts well defended off-balance shot against Evans. Good.
Nelson now has 13 points!
Houston: 109, Portland: 90
Houston possession. 3:54 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Miller.
Portland applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Williams (point).
Portland giving light help.
Williams passes to Sims (low post, doubled).
Sims attempts dunk in front of Givens. Good.
That makes 15 points for Sims!
Houston: 111, Portland: 90
Portland possession. 3:42 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Smith drives to point.
Smith (doubled) drives to basket.
Smith attempts well defended off-balance shot over Miller. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Sims now has 7 rebounds.
Houston: 111, Portland: 90
Houston possession. 3:27 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Evans (left baseline).
Evans passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts well defended hook shot over Seger. Good.
Smith now has 12 points!
Houston: 113, Portland: 90
Portland possession. 3:13 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Nelson fouled by Evans (3 personal, 5 team).
Houston substitutes Benton (85%) for Miller (76%) at PG, Thompson (83%) for Sims (81%) at C , Norman (83%) for Smith (82%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
Nelson takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 113, Portland: 92
Houston possession. 3:10 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Thompson (right wing).
Portland giving light help.
Thompson passes to Evans (left wing).
Evans passes to Norman (low post, doubled).
Norman attempts well defended off-balance shot in front of Seger. Air ball.
Houston: 113, Portland: 92
Portland possession. 2:54 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Smith drives to left wing.
Smith passes to Nelson (left wing).
Nelson drives to foul line.
Nelson attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot against Evans. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Thompson has grabbed 10 boards.
Houston: 113, Portland: 92
Houston possession. 2:41 remaining.
Benton drives to right wing.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans passes to Norman (right baseline).
Norman attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot in front of Seger.
Norman fouled by Seger (2 personal, 3 team).
Houston substitutes Smith (84%) for Thompson (81%) at C .
Portland substitutes Jackson (83%) for Givens (82%) at C , Givens (82%) for Seger (79%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , C on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Norman takes free throw. Good.
Norman takes free throw. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Norman now has 16 points.
Houston: 114, Portland: 92
Portland possession. 2:26 remaining.
Smith drives to point.
Smith passes to Jackson (right baseline).
Jackson attempts hook shot over Norman. Good!
Jackson has 11 points!
Houston: 114, Portland: 94
Houston possession. 2:14 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Williams (point).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Williams passes to Evans (right wing).
Evans passes to Benton (point).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Smith.
Houston: 114, Portland: 94
Houston possession. 2:04 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton (14 seconds on shot clock).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Benton passes to Smith (right baseline).
Smith attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Givens. Not good.
Smith (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
That makes 10 boards for Smith!
Houston: 114, Portland: 94
Houston possession. 1:55 remaining.
Portland pressuring the ball.
Smith passes to Benton (right wing).
Benton passes to Williams (left wing).
Williams passes to Smith (low post, doubled).
Smith attempts well defended jump shot over Givens. Good.
Houston: 116, Portland: 94
Portland possession. 1:44 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Houston applies full-court press.
Smith passes to Nelson (backcourt).
Nelson passes to Smith (backcourt).
Smith passes to Nelson (left wing).
Nelson drives to foul line.
Nelson attempts fadeaway jump shot over Evans. Good.
Houston: 116, Portland: 96
Houston possession. 1:29 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Benton (backcourt).
Benton passes to Norman (point).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Norman passes to Smith (low post).
Smith attempts wide open hook shot against Givens. Good.
Houston: 118, Portland: 96
Portland possession. 1:12 remaining.
Givens inbounds to Nelson.
Smith drives to right wing.
Smith fouled by Benton (4 personal, 6 team).
Houston substitutes Thompson (83%) for Norman (78%) at PF, Sims (83%) for Smith (80%) at C .
Portland substitutes Seger (82%) for Givens (80%) at PF, Shuler (82%) for Nelson (81%) at SG, Mcneil (81%) for Eatmon (81%) at SF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , SF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Smith takes free throw. Good.
Smith takes free throw. Good.
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston possession. 1:07 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton.
Portland applies full-court press.
Benton passes to Evans (backcourt).
Evans passes to Williams (backcourt).
Williams passes to Thompson (left wing).
Portland pressuring the ball.
Thompson passes to Evans (point).
Evans passes to Thompson (point).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Shuler.
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston possession. 0:55 remaining.
Evans inbounds to Benton (12 seconds on shot clock).
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Williams (point).
Williams attempts well defended 3 pointer over Jackson. Not good.
Jackson (Port) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Portland possession. 0:45 remaining.
Smith drives to right wing.
Smith passes to Shuler (point).
Shuler attempts fadeaway jump shot over Evans. Not good.
Thompson (Hou) gets defensive rebound.
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston possession. 0:33 remaining.
Benton drives to point.
Portland giving light help.
Benton passes to Thompson (high post).
Thompson attempts well defended fadeaway jump shot over Mcneil. Not good.
Sims (Hou) gets offensive rebound.
That was rebound number 8 for Sims!
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston possession. 0:10 remaining.
Portland giving light help.
Sims passes to Benton (point).
Benton fouled by Smith (1 personal, 4 team).
Houston substitutes Smith (83%) for Thompson (81%) at PF, Miller (79%) for Benton (78%) at PG, Benton (78%) for Evans (76%) at SG.
Portland substitutes Eatmon (84%) for Jackson (79%) at C , Nelson (83%) for Mcneil (80%) at SF, Givens (82%) for Seger (80%) at PF.
Houston playing straight man defense; matchups: C on C , PF on PF, SF on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Portland playing double-medium defense; matchups: PF on C , SF on PF, C on SF, SG on SG, PG on PG
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston possession. 0:01 remaining.
Benton inbounds to Miller.
Portland giving light help.
Miller passes to Benton (left wing).
Houston: 118, Portland: 98
Houston Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
501 Sims C 15 8 2 3 0 0 29 81
213 Smith C 16 10 0 0 1 4 19 83
430 Norman PF 16 5 1 1 0 1 24 81
130 Thompson PF 16 11 0 2 0 0 24 81
449 Williams SF 9 2 1 1 0 3 26 77
134 Evans SF 10 0 2 0 0 3 25 76
608 Lewis SG 31 3 2 1 1 0 39 77
513 Benton SG 5 2 4 0 2 4 22 78
179 Miller PG 0 6 14 2 2 5 33 79
Total 118 56 26 10 6 20
Portland Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
368 Jackson C 11 16 2 1 0 1 26 79
506 Givens C 7 2 0 2 0 2 23 82
326 Seger PF 6 3 0 0 0 2 29 80
92 Eatmon PF 9 7 1 0 0 2 22 84
245 Mcneil SF 31 0 0 0 0 1 28 80
450 Nelson SF 17 2 2 0 2 3 25 83
269 Shuler SG 0 2 2 0 0 1 37 81
211 Smith SG 5 3 2 0 1 1 22 82
105 Smith PG 12 2 6 0 1 1 29 82
Total 98 42 15 3 4 14
Game Over - Box Score
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