Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 112-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.