Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 20 | 31 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.