Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 123-122. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.