Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 29 | 36 | 23 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 127-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.