Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 14 | 21 | 34 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 102-94. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
