SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 85 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Rockets 100-85. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.