Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 31 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 98-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.