Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets handled the Lakers 117-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.