Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 41 | 28 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Lakers 125-103. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.