Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 18 | 41 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets edged the Lakers 117-109. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.