Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 103-80. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.