Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 37 | 18 | 26 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 104-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.