Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 31 | 18 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Rockets 115-113. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.