Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 110-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.