Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 124-119. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.