Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Lakers 130-119. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.