Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 12 | 28 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets held off the Lakers 96-90. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.