Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 112-96. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.