Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 35 | 37 | 27 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 38 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 121-118. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.