Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Lakers 119-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.