Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 102-101. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.