Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
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105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Rockets 111-105. Lineup balance gave the Lakers a clear synergy edge. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.