Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Rockets 104-80. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.