Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 109-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.