Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 34 | 31 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Lakers 110-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.