Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 116-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.