Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Rockets 118-99. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.