Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 30 | 6 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 91-86. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.