Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 12 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 122-121 in overtime. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.