Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 12 | 32 | 19 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 99-95. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.