Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Lakers 117-106. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.