Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 101-96. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.