Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 120-119. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.