Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 112-105. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.