Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 20 | 28 | 37 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 114-102. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.