Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
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112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 116-112. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.