Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 119-110. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.