Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Lakers 111-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' 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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.