Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Lakers 108-96. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.