Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 105-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.