Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 106-92. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.