Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Lakers 123-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.