Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 34 | 26 | 43 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Rockets 131-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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.