Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Rockets 103-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.