Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers rolled past the Rockets 125-97. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.