Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 17 | 23 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 40 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 113-102. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.