Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 118-116. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.