Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 33 | 34 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 125-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.