Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 37 | 17 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets handled the Lakers 124-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.