Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Rockets 116-88. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.