Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 37 | 27 | 36 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 123-122. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.