Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 18 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 119-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.