Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 36 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Lakers 120-101. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.