Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 40 | 32 | 36 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Rockets 141-114. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.