Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets downed the Lakers 117-107. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.