Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 45 | 22 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Rockets 121-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.