Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 120-119. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.