Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 107-87. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.