Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 28 | 39 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 130-115. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.