Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Lakers 117-92. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.