Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 23 | 26 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 29 | 17 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 117-114. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.