Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers survived the Rockets 113-110. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.