Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
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Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 38 | 23 | 32 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 121-94. Lakers' positional fit overwhelmed the Rockets rotation. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.