Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 30 | 20 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 98-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.