Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 114-111. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.