Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 29 | 35 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 123-106. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.