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.