Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 123-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.