Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 37 | 35 | 29 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 126-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.