Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 26 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 123-113. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.