Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 113-111. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.