Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 99-97. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.