Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 18 | 26 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 107-102. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.