Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 35 | 37 | 24 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 128-121. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.