Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Lakers 106-85. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.