Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 81 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 112-81. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.