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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 112-109. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.