Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 11 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 119-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.