Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 125-119. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.