Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 38 | 23 | 39 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 16 | 37 | 37 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Lakers 127-119. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.