Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Rockets 133-106. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.