Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 112-94. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.