Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 115-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.