Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 125-118. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.