Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 24 | 32 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 36 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 107-104. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.