Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Rockets 106-91. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.