Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Rockets 129-89. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.