Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 22 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 104-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.