Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 112-109. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.