Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 121-115. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.