Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 33 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 110-105. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.