Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers rolled past the Rockets 113-84. Every possession went the Lakers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.