Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Rockets 109-104. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.