Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 38 | 22 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 122-118. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.