Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets demolished the Lakers 124-103. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.