Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 104-100. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.