Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 95-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.