Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 79 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 121-79. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.