Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Lakers 119-107. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.