Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 115-111. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.