Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 28 | 38 | 25 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Lakers 134-128. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.