Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 85 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Rockets 99-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.