Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 110-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.