Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Rockets 109-106. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.