Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 20 | 28 | 44 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 122-109. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.