Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
71
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 71 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Rockets 116-71. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.