Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets took care of the Lakers 110-97. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.