Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Lakers 126-99. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.