Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 114-111. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.