Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets snuck past the Lakers 127-122. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.