Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Lakers 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.