Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Houston RocketsRockets
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Lakers 130-97. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.