Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.