Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Rockets 134-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.