Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 99-98. Every possession went the Lakers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.