Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 114-100. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.