Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 106-97. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.