Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Lakers 130-95. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.