Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 106-99. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.