Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 134-119. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.