Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 97-80. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.