Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Rockets 118-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.