Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Rockets 114-97. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.