Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 109-107. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.