Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 129-123. Lineup balance gave the Lakers a clear synergy edge. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.