Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
75
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 75 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Lakers 102-75. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.