Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 33 | 22 | 31 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 28 | 14 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 110-109. Every possession went the Lakers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.