Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 26 | 36 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 127-115. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.