Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Lakers 107-97. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.