Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 99-90. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.