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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 20 34 26 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 35 26 26 122

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Rockets 122-113. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.