Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 98-96. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.