Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 23 | 27 | 41 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Rockets 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.