Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 124-101. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.