Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
140
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 45 | 41 | 30 | 24 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Lakers 140-120. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.