Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 119-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. 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.
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.