Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets handled the Lakers 118-107. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.