Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 39 | 33 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 122-121. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.