Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 30 | 19 | 27 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 96-94. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.