Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Lakers 113-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.