Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Lakers 112-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.