Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 120-104. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.