Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Lakers 123-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.