Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers survived the Rockets 118-117. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.