Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 100-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.