Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 16 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 124-119 in overtime. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.