Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 37 | 30 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 117-113. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.