Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Houston RocketsRockets
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 34 | 21 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Rockets 103-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.