Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 93-87. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.