Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 109-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.