Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 101-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.