Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 37 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 127-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.