Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 32 | 34 | 21 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Rockets 119-105. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.