Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 121-116. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.