Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Rockets 126-105. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.