Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 122-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.