Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 23 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 115-111. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.