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damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 35 | 30 | 42 | 144 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 30 | 37 | 31 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 144-136. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.