Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.