Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Rockets 119-94. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.