Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 120-109. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.