Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Lakers 125-115 in overtime. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.