Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 129-127 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.