Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 104-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.