Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Rockets 111-102. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.