Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 39 | 32 | 23 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 129-116. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.