Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 120-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.