Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 20 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 111-109. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.