Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 124-97. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.