Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 17 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 32 | 27 | 16 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 122-121 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.