Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 33 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 30 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Rockets 132-109. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.