Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 21 | 34 | 26 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 19 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Lakers 111-102. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.