Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 35 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 112-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.