Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 124-122 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.