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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
144
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 22 33 32 37 124
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 40 38 32 144

After Action Report

The Lakers buried the Rockets 144-124. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.