Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 37 | 23 | 32 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 29 | 42 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 125-123. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.