Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 122-120. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.