Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 106-93. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.