Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Rockets 113-91. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.