Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 112-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.