Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 125-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.