Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 33 | 26 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 105-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.