Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 111-102. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.