Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 36 | 21 | 28 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 105-98. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.