Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 34 | 21 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Rockets 119-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.