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damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 41 | 32 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 36 | 19 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 132-113. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.