Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
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122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets fended off the Lakers 122-114. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.