Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 29 | 13 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 24 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 114-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.