Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 12 | 29 | 20 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 119-87. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.