Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Lakers 117-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.