Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 109-99. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.