Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 109-92. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.