Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 24 | 26 | 39 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 128-124. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.