Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets held off the Lakers 105-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.