Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 42 | 21 | 26 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 117-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.