Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 41 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Rockets 135-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.