Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 19 | 35 | 26 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Lakers 107-103. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.