Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 116-115. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.