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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 33 31 33 123
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 29 33 28 110

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Rockets downed the Lakers 123-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.