Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 17 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 103-99. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.