Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 13 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 83 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 29 | 42 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Rockets 118-83. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.