Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 115-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.