Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Rockets 111-90. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.