Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 31 | 20 | 34 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 39 | 32 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Rockets 128-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.