SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Lakers 124-118. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.