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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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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.