Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets survived the Lakers 108-103. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.