Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 16 | 39 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 16 | 34 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 114-110. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- 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.