Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 27 | 36 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets edged the Lakers 114-105. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.