Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 112-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.