Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 126-119. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.