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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 30 25 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 20 26 29 105

After Action Report

The Rockets fended off the Lakers 111-105. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.