Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 17 | 31 | 35 | 11 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 13 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 118-116 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.