Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 36 | 30 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 124-114. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.