Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers handled the Rockets 126-111. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.