Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Lakers 127-90. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.