Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
83
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 123-83. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.