Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 39 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 25 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Rockets 120-116. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.