Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 129-114. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.