Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 24 | 28 | 38 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets handled the Lakers 130-115. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.