Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 114-110. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.