Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Rockets 121-114. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.