Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 34 | 36 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets took care of the Lakers 128-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.