Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets upended the Lakers 99-95. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.