Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 14 | 26 | 18 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 13 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 96-91. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.