Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
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Houston RocketsRockets
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 92-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.