Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 113-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.