Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 18 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.