Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
152
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
145
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 33 | 38 | 18 | 152 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 36 | 35 | 27 | 11 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 152-145 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.