Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 22 | 32 | 25 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 108-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.