Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 118-113. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.