Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 3 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 110-102 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.