Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 113-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.