Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Lakers 116-93. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.