Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 109-108. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.