Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 33 | 22 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 31 | 40 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 125-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.