Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 116-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.