Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 120-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.