Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 114-113. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- 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.