Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 109-90. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.