Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Lakers 128-106. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.