Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 110-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.