Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 113-87. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.