Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 32 | 21 | 36 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 120-101. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.