Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Lakers 128-109. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.