Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 28 | 20 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Lakers 125-115. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.