Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 102-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.