Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 16 | 29 | 19 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 92-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.