Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 116-103. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.