Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 39 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Lakers 120-86. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.