Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 108-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.