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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 33 25 26 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 30 26 35 120

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Rockets 120-112. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.