Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 122-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.