Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 119-88. Lakers' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.