Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the Lakers 105-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.