Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 19 | 35 | 20 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 110-94. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.