Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 24 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 108-106. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.